Forefoot Disorders Morton's Neuroma Cause

Forefoot Disorders Morton's neuroma Causes

- Morton's neuroma is not actually a tumor, but a thickening of the tissue that surrounds the digital nerve leading to the toes. • Nerve becomes sandwiched between the bones in the foot as it passes underneath ligaments

Osteoarthritis • Cause

Osteoarthritis • Treatment

Summary

• The foot and ankle complex contains multiple bones and joint articulations
• The summation of motion about all these articulations confers biomechanical stability and flexibility of the anatomical foot
• Pathological conditions of the foot involve anomalies and dysfunction of these anatomical structures and joints
• Each pathology is categorized according to its location - fore-, mid-, hind-foot